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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 68.07 and 31.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 68.07 and 31.00 is: 46.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 68.07 = 31.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/68.07 = 31.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 68.07 × 31.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 2,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110.24/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.41

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